January Project

January, 2008         "How To" of the Month

Cold and Flu Season Remedies

Rub to Aid Breathing

1 drop Eucalyptus essential oil
1 drop Peppermint essential oil
2 Tablespoons unscented body lotion or cream

Mix together and rub on chest

For a diffuser or humidifier:

Cough Blend                                                            Expectorant and Decongestant Blend

5 drops Bay essential oil                                             3 drops Basil essential oil
3 drops Fennel essential oil                                        3 drops Thyme essential oil
10 drops Anise essential oil                                       10 drops Lemon essential oil

Mix together and put in a diffuser or humidifier. DO NOT GET ON SKIN. Can irritate.
Mixture can also be put in a sink or pan and left sitting so vapors can fill the room.

Oral Anti-Bacterial Blend

2 drops Peppermint essential oil
1 drop Myrrh essential oil
1 drop Tea Tree essential oil

Mix blend in a little bit of milk (preferred) or water.
Swish around mouth and throat as long as possible to kill germs and freshen breath.

For Mouth Sores

1 drop Sandalwood essential oil
3-4 drops olive oil

Using a q-tip, dab mixture on mouth sores as soon as they begin and apply often.

For a Deep Sleep

Blend 1 ounce Jojoba oil with 20 drops of Jasmine essential oil. Rub on neck and under nose and mouth so that relaxing vapors can be inhaled all night.

Essential oils are very concentrated. Their safe use requires they be treated with care and respect. The user should be knowledgeable about their properties and actions before any use. Most personal applications require drops rather than ounces.

* Always read and follow all label warnings and cautions
* Keep oils tightly closed and out of the reach of children
* Never ingest (swallow) essential oils. Using diluted in mouth is fine- just don't swallow.
* Don't use undiluted oils on your skin (Dilute with vegetable oils such as sweet almond oil or grapeseed oil)
* Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin on your inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs.
* Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes.
* If redness, burning, itching or irritation occur, stop using oils immediately.
* Angelica and all citrus oils make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light. Do not go out into the sun with these oils on your skin.
* Sweet fennel, hyssop, sage and rosemary should not be used by anyone with epilepsy.
* People with high blood pressure should avoid hyssop, rosemary, sage and thyme.

Take Care of Yourself with Essential Oils

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